Constructing English Medium indicators in the shipping courses of Taiwan's higher education

Tseng, Po-Hsing; Richards, Kendall; Pilcher, Nick

Abstract

English is a common language in the global maritime industry and many countries are now moving towards the use of English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) to deliver their courses. Such a medium increases students’ proficiency in the common language used and also allows institutions to recruit students from different parts of the world. Yet, delivering such instruction using EMI is not without its challenges. This paper uses a fuzzy AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) to identify key indicators influencing English Medium Instruction (EMI) in the maritime courses of Taiwan’s Higher Education. Based on literature reviews and expert interviews, an evaluation model with four indicators and thirteen sub-indicators is developed. Questionnaire participants include three groups: university English teachers, university maritime teachers, and maritime practitioners. The results of empirical survey could provide valuable references (e.g. curriculum adjustment) for EMI design in the university.

Citation

Tseng, P., Richards, K., & Pilcher, N. (2017, May). Constructing English Medium indicators in the shipping courses of Taiwan's higher education. Paper presented at 9th International Forum on Shipping, Ports and Airports

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (unpublished)
• Conference Name: 9th International Forum on Shipping, Ports and Airports
• Start Date: May 22, 2017
• End Date: May 25, 2017
• Deposit Date: Apr 7, 2017
• Keywords: English, Medium of Instruction, fuzzy AHP, Analytic Hierarchy Process,
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/826764